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2025 Subaru Forester review
Subaru has dusted off the STI badge for a new special-edition Forester, but it's not everything it's cracked up to be.
Max Davies
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
Subaru has dusted off the STI badge for a new special-edition Forester, but it's not everything it's cracked up to be.
Max Davies
Base model luxury SUVs used to be pretty stripped back, but the cheapest BMW X3 feels every bit a luxury car.
Scott Collie
Type | ||
DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1995 - 2498 | 1995 - 2998 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.5L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
FLAT 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 136kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5800 - 6000 | 4000 - 5950 | |
Torque | ||
196Nm - 239Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
4000 - 4400 | 1350 - 2750 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
12.1 - 12.5 | 9.3 - 16.5 |